Brit troops on Russian border say they’re ‘100% prepared’ for Putin’s troops as they show off their firepower in Estonia

BRITISH soldiers on the frontline defending Europe from Putin’s forces have revealed they are “100 per cent prepared” and “ready for anything” while displaying their firepower. Lieutenant colonel Rupert Streatfeild says he is proud to be defending Europe from Putin while based in Estonia as part of a Nato operation. Colonel Ru Streatfield, commander officer of the Royal welsh Battle group British warrior armoured vehicles and crew Estonian Soldiers defend a position against a simulated attack from the combined forces led by the Royal Welsh He said the 2,000 NATO troops –  1650 of which are British – based near the Russia and Estonia border had swagger, were “buzzing” and armed with a detailed plan on what to do if Putin invaded the county. His comments come as the army revealed an impressive array of tanks and armoured vehicles in a show of force. This includes Challenger 2 tanks – with a weight of 62.5 tonnes and a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun with 47 rounds. Most read in News SINKING FEELING Humiliation for Putin as 'go f**k yourself' warship 'BLOWN UP by Ukraine' DON'T CRACK Drivers stuck in massive 27 MILE queues as 28M cars hit the road for Easter PRISONER OF WAR First pics of battered Brit fighter captured by Russia amid torture fears GOTCHA! How ageing Russian warship was blown up in biggest navy disaster since WWII 'F*** YOU' Ukraine ‘SINKS’ Russian Black Sea flagship weeks after Snake Island standoff BOAT TO RWANDA Migrants headed for UK shores will be sent 6,000 miles to Rwanda He also said morale was high. They are working as part of a group of over 2,000 troops made up of other NATO countries including France and Denmark. Today they took part in a major training exercise in the town of Tapa as war in Ukraine drags on. This included tanks and fighter jets. The training included troops attacking rivals using tanks and blasts. When asked about the purpose of the trip, LC  Streatfeild, said: “It’s to defend. We’re ready to anything. “It’s an immense privilege, but an immense responsibility and I think with those two emotions comes pride. Absolutely. “There is swagger among the troops.” Gunner Joe Watson, 19, is also on the border and said he was also ready for any action. Read More on The Sun PRISONER OF WAR First pics of battered Brit fighter captured by Russia amid torture fears DEEP RUBBLE I spent £50,000 on an extension but council is making me DEMOLISH it Joe, from Wakefield, Yorks, said: “You have to get your head round it, it’s all happened so quick. “I’m very proud to be here. I’m here to do my job and we’re here. I’m not concerned about being involved in any conflict. I’m here to do a job.” British Army taking part in a Nato Enhanced forward presence (EFP) Military exercise